New York City Police Department Announces Traffic Closures And Expected Delays For Weekend Events, Including The East 116th Street Festival And The Puerto Rican Day Parade

The New York City Police Department today announced the traffic closures and
expected delays that will occur during numerous events this weekend, including
the East 116th Street Festival on Saturday and thePuerto Rican Day Parade on
Sunday. Because of the expected crowds in the following areas, drivers should
expect heavy delays. Public transportation is highly encouraged. As a reminder:
The alcohol ban atthese public events will be enforced.

Formation area: Traffic will be detoured from the formation streets (above)
upon the arrival of the first marching units or sooner, if so directed by the
Traffic Commander.Southbound: At 9:30 a.m., Fifth Avenue traffic at 96th
Street will be detoured.Westbound: At 9:30 a.m., 60th Street traffic will be
detoured north on Madison Avenue.Eastbound: 58th Street will be closed at
Seventh Avenue.Central Park South will closed at Columbus Circle; however, a
lane will be established to permit vehicles destined for hotels therein. No
vehicular traffic will be permitted to cross Fifth Avenue at Central Park
South.Pedestrian Crossings: 58th Street from 5th Avenue, eastbound
Ticket-holders enter from 67th and 70th Streets (bag check at stands)60th
Street from Madison Avenue, westbound only72nd Street, eastbound and
westbound96th Street, eastbound and westbound90th Street, eastbound from
Central ParkTransverse Roads: Closed both east and westbound at all times,
except 96th Street.

Additional Closures: No traffic will be permitted
eastbound on 50thStreet at Sixth Avenue (except buses) or westbound on 51st
Street fromMadison Avenue.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information will have personnel
present at the parade starting at 8 a.m. Members of the media requiring
assistance should call (646) 610-6700 or ask a police supervisor to radio for a
member of the unit.